In our final section you’ll synthesise the key ideas and link them to evidence and further learning. This isn’t just a summary — it’s your launchpad for continuing professional growth in supporting engagement and motivation across diverse learning contexts.
We’ll revisit:
- the importance of early recognition of academic fatigue
- how multiple pathways into learning strengthen resilience
- how psychological safety fosters persistence and risk-taking
You’ll find a curated bibliography and suggestions for further reading and videos that deepen your understanding and support ongoing reflection.
📚 Bibliography & Further Resources
🧠 Core References
- J. Wang et al. (2022) — Research shows that teacher engagement positively influences student motivation and autonomous learning, bringing theory and classroom practice together. Frontiers
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.950652/full - M. Cents-Boonstra (2021) — A seminal review of strategies that foster student engagement and link motivation to learning outcomes. Taylor & Francis Online
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02671522.2020.1767184 - Active Student Response Techniques — An overview of strategies for eliciting observable and reinforcing student responses to increase engagement. Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Student_Response_Techniques - Edutopia – Teacher Engagement and Motivation Practices — Practical, evidence-based approaches to sustaining student motivation. Edutopia
https://www.edutopia.org/article/to-increase-student-engagement-focus-on-motivation - Teaching Channel — A rich video library of classroom practices, including engagement strategies and professional reflections. Wikipedia
https://www.teachingchannel.com - Research on Teacher Well-Being and Burnout Interventions — Scoping review on interventions that support teacher health and engagement, an important context for student motivation. SpringerLink
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-025-09986-2 - Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment (SMILE) — Example of active inquiry and student-generated questioning in learning design. Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_Mobile_Inquiry-based_Learning_Environment
🎥 Videos Worth Watching
- “Engaging Students with Research-Based Strategies” (YouTube) — Practical approaches to engagement with research backing. YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6lt9YfrVMQ - Teaching Channel – Engagement Playlists — Curated clips showing engagement and motivation strategies in action. Wikipedia
https://www.teachingchannel.com
